Who's Going to Richmond?
Who's Going to Richmond?
I'll be heading out tomorrow morning. Who else is going?
I also have some very exciting news:
I and a very select, knowledgeable, and elite field tester who, unfortunately lives in the third world, have been test smoking some pipes with a revolutionary new stem material.
It is called Tuskanite, and it is as soft, if not softer than ebonite with the same comfort and tooth feel, but it contains neither sulfur nor rubber, and therefore won't need the constant maintenance that vulcanite products require.
It won't oxidize.
All of the ivory colored stems that you will see in the preview are made from Tuskanite. There are two black Tuskanite stems as well (Numbers 2 & 14), but I only got enough black samples before the show to do two stems. More black will be available soon, and I am very excited about being able to offer this product as an alternative to vulcanite.
It acts like vulcanite in all respects when you are lathing and working it.
You can see what I'm bringing to the show here:
http://raddavispipes.com/preview.cfm
Rad
I also have some very exciting news:
I and a very select, knowledgeable, and elite field tester who, unfortunately lives in the third world, have been test smoking some pipes with a revolutionary new stem material.
It is called Tuskanite, and it is as soft, if not softer than ebonite with the same comfort and tooth feel, but it contains neither sulfur nor rubber, and therefore won't need the constant maintenance that vulcanite products require.
It won't oxidize.
All of the ivory colored stems that you will see in the preview are made from Tuskanite. There are two black Tuskanite stems as well (Numbers 2 & 14), but I only got enough black samples before the show to do two stems. More black will be available soon, and I am very excited about being able to offer this product as an alternative to vulcanite.
It acts like vulcanite in all respects when you are lathing and working it.
You can see what I'm bringing to the show here:
http://raddavispipes.com/preview.cfm
Rad
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Tuskanite
Rad,
For those of us that can't attend the Richmond Show, will you be elaborating on the new found stem material: Tuskanite after the show?
Sounds very interesting but doesn't Google very well for more information.
Enjoy the Show!
Regards, Kevin
For those of us that can't attend the Richmond Show, will you be elaborating on the new found stem material: Tuskanite after the show?
Sounds very interesting but doesn't Google very well for more information.
Enjoy the Show!
Regards, Kevin
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Re: Tuskanite
Methinks Rad may have created himself a trade name.Danskpibemager wrote:will you be elaborating on the new found stem material: Tuskanite after the show?
Sounds very interesting but doesn't Google very well for more information.
If it's what I think it is, it's really stellar material, and possibly the best thing since vulcanite to hit the pipe stem world.
Regretably I won't be going to Richmond. I had planned to up until last week, but the kids have a Feis in each of the next few weekends, and they're their first ones, so I decided to give them the priority.
Re: Tuskanite
Hi Kevin,Danskpibemager wrote:Rad,
For those of us that can't attend the Richmond Show, will you be elaborating on the new found stem material: Tuskanite after the show?
Sounds very interesting but doesn't Google very well for more information.
Enjoy the Show!
Regards, Kevin
I will be doing that.
Kurt, I'm fairly sure it's not what you think it is, whatever that may be.
Rad
Re: Tuskanite
KurtHuhn wrote:If it's what I think it is, it's really stellar material, and possibly the best thing since vulcanite to hit the pipe stem world.
OK, Oversized Ostrogoth, this means you have to spill the beans as to what you believe it is. 'Fess up or I'll send a scrum of Vandals to rugby tackle your arse!RadDavis wrote:Kurt, I'm fairly sure it's not what you think it is, whatever that may be.
Regards,
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Re: Tuskanite
Interesting. It looks very similar to something I've been playing with for a couple years now. I'm not sure on the black, but I have my theories. I actually have some of the stuff I use on my desk right now - a fresh shipment just yesterday.RadDavis wrote: Kurt, I'm fairly sure it's not what you think it is, whatever that may be.
Man I wish I was going, but I can't make it this year.
Your preview pipes look great, Rad! The Tuskanite looks very interesting. Exciting to think we might have another stem option.
Could I have received a sample of the white as a bonus on a recent order from Asia? If so, it's the best looking synthetic Ivory I've ever seen, and in my day job I've used a lot of that stuff!
Your preview pipes look great, Rad! The Tuskanite looks very interesting. Exciting to think we might have another stem option.
Could I have received a sample of the white as a bonus on a recent order from Asia? If so, it's the best looking synthetic Ivory I've ever seen, and in my day job I've used a lot of that stuff!
Scott E. Thile
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Collector, smoker, and aspiring pipemaker.
http://sethilepipes.com
Sysop: http://pipedia.org
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Killer blast on #15, Rad. I'm bringing a buffing wheel to round over the sharp edges for you when your back is turned.
As for the Tuskanite, I'm wondering if it takes a blowtorch to bend and if there happen to be any "crispies" that need filed off afterwards? Just curious.
Jody Davis and I are arriving tomorrow afternoon. I'll have 15 or so pipes and Jody will have 2 or 3, as per usual. It should be good fun, for sure.
As for the Tuskanite, I'm wondering if it takes a blowtorch to bend and if there happen to be any "crispies" that need filed off afterwards? Just curious.
Jody Davis and I are arriving tomorrow afternoon. I'll have 15 or so pipes and Jody will have 2 or 3, as per usual. It should be good fun, for sure.
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Re: Tuskanite
No way, man! I just got on Rad's good side by purchasing a metal lathe - I'm not about to jeopardize that by spilling his beans.Frank wrote:KurtHuhn wrote:If it's what I think it is, it's really stellar material, and possibly the best thing since vulcanite to hit the pipe stem world.OK, Oversized Ostrogoth, this means you have to spill the beans as to what you believe it is. 'Fess up or I'll send a scrum of Vandals to rugby tackle your arse!RadDavis wrote:Kurt, I'm fairly sure it's not what you think it is, whatever that may be.
Besides, now I'm not sure I know what it is. What I've using may well be something completely different. I anxiously await Rad's post-show elaboration.
Just curious - those that didn't make the show would probably love to hear about this stuff! So far, the only thing I could find ANYTHING about it is on Neill Roan's blog.
Rad?
Rad?
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Re: Who's Going to Richmond?
I know this is an old post, but just out of curiosity, what ever became of Tuskanite? Is anyone still using it? I have seen it used as accent material here and there, but other than that, it doesn't seem to have gained much of a following.